UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 19, 2017 ZOE'S KITCHEN, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-36411 (Commission File Number) 51-0653504 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 5760 State Highway 121, Suite 250 Plano, Texas 75024 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: (214) 436-8765 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: owritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) osoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) opre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) opre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is en emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 240.12b-2 of this chapter) Emerging Growth Company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a0 of the Exchange Act o
Item 5.02 Officers. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain On September 19, 2017, Zoe s Kitchen, Inc. (the Company ) announced that Jeremy Hartley, the Company s Chief Operating Officer, will be departing the Company effective October 23, 2017, to focus on personal interests. The Company s press release announcing Mr. Hartley s departure is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. Press Release dated September 19, 2017.
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ZOE'S KITCHEN, INC. Date: September 20, 2017 By: /s/ Michael Todd Name: Michael Todd Title: General Counsel and Secretary
INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. Press Release dated September 19, 2017.
Zoës Kitchen Announces Departure of Chief Operating Officer Plano, TX - (September 19, 2017) - Zoës Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES), a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant group, today announced the departure of Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Hartley, effective Monday, October 23, 2017. Hartley is leaving the company to focus on personal interests. We thank Jeremy for his work and contributions over the last four years and express our heartfelt appreciation for his commitment to growing the Zoës Kitchen brand. He has built a strong leadership team devoted to operational excellence that will continue to provide our guests with a differentiated dining experience. We wish Jeremy and his family all the best, said Kevin Miles, CEO and President, Zoës Kitchen. Hartley joined Zoës Kitchen in 2013 and during his tenure he helped lead the company through a successful IPO and the opening of more than 100 restaurant locations. He built a dedicated operational team with an emphasis on the company s brand promise, core values and culture. It has been a privilege and an honor to see Zoës Kitchen through much growth and I m profoundly grateful to have participated in the company s success story, said Hartley. I leave Zoës with fond memories, great friends and colleagues and as a fan of this unique brand," he added. About Zoës Kitchen Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant group serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, made-from-scratch, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with warm hospitality. With no microwaves or fryers, grilling is the predominate method of cooking along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, olive oil and lean proteins. With 235 locations in 20 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen delivers goodness to its guests by sharing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals that inspire guests to lead a balanced lifestyle and feel their best from the inside out. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or follow #LiveMed. ###